For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,360 students in 91411, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 365 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 91411, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 91411, CA are Kester Avenue Elementary School, Van Nuys Senior High School and Sylvan Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 91411 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 91411, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 91411, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kester Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5353 Kester Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 787-6751
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 787-6751
Gr: K-5 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Van Nuys Senior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6535 Cedros Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 778-6800
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 778-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,969 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Sylvan Park Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6238 Noble Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 988-4020
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 988-4020
Gr: K-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Van Nuys Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5435 Vesper Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 267-5900
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 267-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Will Rogers Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14711 Gilmore St.
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 778-6895
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 778-6895
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 91411, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 91411, CA include Kester Avenue Elementary School, Van Nuys Senior High School and Sylvan Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 91411?
5 public schools are located in 91411.
What percentage of students in 91411 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 91411 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 91411?
91411 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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